St. George is a co-educational, school for children from 2 to 18 years of age. It is fully authorised by the regional government and the British authorities and is a member of the prestigious National Association of British Schools in Spain. Throughout the last two years of school, our Madrid Sixth Form pupils follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in English.
Our teachers are native English speakers. They are committed and dedicated professionals, enthusiastic about their subjects. They work tirelessly to support the students in developing their potential and are trained to provide an individualised educational programme.
The students follow the British National Curriculum as if they were in a school in the U.K. We follow all key principles of a British education, whilst taking advantage of the environment and culture around us.
This multicultural environment makes students´education unique as they also study the compulsory subjects of Spanish language and Humanities on a daily basis. Thanks to the available pathways we offer, our students can choose to further their studies overseas or remain in Spain.
The academic standard of our school is high and there is a serious approach to study and a determination to get the best out of each student. We create the right conditions for effective learning by insisting that all children follow clear codes of conduct, based on respect for fellow pupils, staff, property and the environment.
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Number of students
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840
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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45
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Most common nationality
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International
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Ratio of local students to international students
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65% of our students are Spanish and the remainder come from all over the world. Currently, there are 45 nationalities in the school.
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Max. number of students per class
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25 students per class, except in Pre-Nursery where there are 18 and IB Diploma with 20 students maximum per class
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Average number of students per class
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25
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Native English speaking teachers
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Our teachers are all qualified and are native English speakers. They are committed and dedicated professionals, enthusiastic about their subjects.
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Spanish, French, German
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Uniform required
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All students must come to school in full uniform. St. George offers a different uniform for the summer and winter, in addition to the PE kit.
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Entry evaluation for students
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Trial day and entry assessment for primary and Interview and entry assessment for Secondary and Sixth Form. Entry into Sixth Form is dependent on results of assessments taken in the previous academic year.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Students who are five years and older should have some previous knowledge of English and they will have a trial day and entrance assessments.
Students who are 11 years or older should have a working knowledge of English and they have a personal interview and entry exam.
Entrance assessments are cognitive ability tests so are not based around a set curriculum. There is also a written English proficiency test. For students who are unable to reach the levels expected in the English proficiency tests and/or interview, we offer an Intensive English Support programme to access the school. In this case, students receive several hours of English support each day, depending on the need, until they are assessed to have a level of proficiency meaning they can access the curriculum in English.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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No deadline
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Students can join after academic year begins
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We understand that families can be transferred at any time of the year so we do accept children during the school year. However, each case will be studied on an individual basis.
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External examinations or assessments available
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IGCSE, IB Diploma
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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St. George is a non religious school.
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School bus service available
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Yes
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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There is a learning support team who help and advice pupils and their families and carries out specific tests at key stages in the pupils ́ development. There is also a pastoral team and who guarantees the welfare and the respect to the school values.
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Learning support offered
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We have a learning support team who help and advise students and their families and who carefully monitor the development of our students throughout their time with us, including support programmes for IGCSE and IB Diploma examinations. They write and develop individual education plans for students in consultation with their teachers where there is an identified need. We have a team of professionals working outside the school with whom we liaise and recommend referrals if the learning need necessitates it. There is also a pastoral team and personal tutors through all stages of the school who support the well-being of our students and provide guidance using our school values.
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Student access to education psychologist
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There is a learning support team who help and advice pupils and their families and carries out specific tests at key stages in the pupils ́ development. There is also a pastoral team and who guarantees the welfare and the respect to the school values.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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St George Madrid is a private British school, located in Madrid, with classes from 2 to 18 years old. We have students from more than 40 different nationalities who, from the first day, learn English with native teachers. For us, the most important thing is that each child reaches their own maximum potential and aims excellence so that they have all the tools they need to excel in the future.
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Teaching approach of the school
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The students follow the English National Curriculum as if they were in a school in the U.K. We follow all the key principles of a British education, whilst taking advantage of the environment and culture around us.
This multicultural atmosphere makes every student’s education unique as they also study the compulsory subjects of Spanish Lengua and Sociales on a daily basis. Due to the pathways we offer, our students can choose to further their studies overseas or remain in Spain.
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Academics
Our school follows the English National Curriculum, in addition our students also take lessons in the subjects of Spanish Lengua and Sociales so that they can validate their studies with the Spanish system.
Throughout the last two years of school, our Madrid Sixth Form pupils follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in English. This programme is recognised as one of the best pre-university courses in the world and allows access to prestigious international and Spanish universities.
After School
St. George has an extracurricular program designed to complement our pupils’ studies and encourage them to participate in a wide range of activities both cultural and athletic. Some of the activities offered are: football, cricket, cooking, robotics, netball, ballet, Spanish, skating, tennis, chess, Krav Maga, fencing, judo, art and modern dance.
Facilities
Our school has a wonderful range of facilities: specialised classrooms for music, art and ICT, Swimming Pool, Sport Facilities, dedicated Early Years area, Astro-turf pitch, Auditorium, fully equipped Science Laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Learning Resource Centre, Green Areas, Dining Room, Playgrounds and a Vibrant Library Space.
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